Course Outline
Pre-Requisites
At least three years of experience as a project manager
Lessons
In this Project Management Professional (PMP)® training course, you gain extensive knowledge to prepare yourself for the PMP certification exam. You will be provided with a deep understanding of essential terminology and knowledge areas that make up the PMBOK® Guide, a copy of the PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, as well as 300 practice exam questions and the Learning Tree PMP Exam Prep Guarantee.
You Will Learn How To
Prepare to pass the Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam while completing the required 35 contact hours/PDUs
Navigate process groups and knowledge areas from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide)
Analyze the tools and techniques of the PMBOK® Guide processes
Important Course Information
Requirements:
At least three years of experience as a project manager
This course provides the 35 required PMI PDUs for candidates to be eligible to take the PMP exam.
PMP eligibility Criteria have two categories:
Category 1:
Candidate holds a Bachelor's degree
Candidate must have at least 4,500 hours of project management experience within five process groups
Candidate must have completed at least 35 PDUs from a PMI REP (provided by this course)
Category 2:
Candidate possesses a high school diploma but no other higher-level education degree
Candidate must have at least 7,500 hours of project management experience within five process groups
Candidate must have completed at least 35 PDUs from a PMI REP (provided by this course)
The Learning Tree PMP Exam Prep Guarantee
Learning Tree stands behind the quality of its courses. If for any reason you do not pass your PMP exam after completing this course, contact us within 60 days of your original course attendance to schedule a free course retake.
Course Outline
Introduction
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition)
- Key terms and the project life cycle
- Identifying Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)
- Organizational structure and influences
- Mapping the interrelationships of the ten knowledge areas to the five process groups
Project Integration and Scope Management
Identifying and integrating processes and activities
- Identifying a new project, business case and strategy
- Defining and coordinating all subsidiary plans
- Change-control and configuration management
- Determining key deliverables and conducting benefit analysis
Defining, validating and controlling the scope
- Facilitating requirements-gathering using interviews, workshops and decision-making techniques
- Requirements changes and traceability matrices
- Creating the WBS and setting the baseline
Project Time and Cost Management
Time management
- Defining and sequencing activities
- Estimating activity resources and durations with analogous, parametric and three-point techniques
- Developing the schedule with PDM, ADM and CDM diagrams
Determining the cost baseline and applying Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Identifying costs and calculating performance baseline
- Assessing EVM key dimensions, variances and indices
- Forecasting with EVM
- Performance reporting
Project Quality Management
Implementing systems for quality
- Preventing nonconformance through Cost of Quality (CoQ)
- Performing continuous improvements
Tools and techniques to study
- Planning for quality using statistical tools
- Implementing quality metrics and audits
Project Human Resource, Communications and Stakeholder Management
Developing the plan and acquiring the team
- Creating hierarchical and matrix charts (RAM & RACI)
- Developing the team: team building, Tuckman model, recognition and rewards
- Motivational theories and conflict resolution techniques
Efficiently communicating with stakeholders
- Distributing information with communication models
- Applying communication theory and the levels of power
Managing stakeholder engagements
- Identifying and analyzing stakeholders, and managing their expectations
- Increasing support and minimizing resistance
Project Risk and Procurement Management
Assessing project risks
- Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
- Evaluating Expected Monetary Value (EMV)
Exam-relevant tools and techniques
- Developing threat/opportunity response strategies
- Reassessing and controlling risks
Procurement management
- Performing make-or-buy analysis
- Formally accepting the product and closing the project
Planning for the Exam
Preparing for test day
- Applying proven tips for exam success
- Conquering exam apprehension
Personalizing your study plan
- Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
- Optimizing your study time and focus
Professional Responsibility and Ethics
- The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Balancing the interest of all stakeholders
Course Tuition Includes:
After-Course Instructor Coaching
When you return to work, you are entitled to schedule a free coaching session with your instructor for help and guidance as you apply your new skills.
Free Course Exam
You can take your course exam on the last day of your course and receive a Certificate of Achievement with the designation "Awarded with Distinction."
Training Hours
Day 1 Course Hours:9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.60-minute lunch
Days 2 - 4 Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 45-minute lunch
Day 5 Course Hours - Last Day: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 45-minute lunch
Free Course Exam: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Extended hours course to warrant 35 PMI PDUs - Overnight reading required
Enhance Your Credentials with Professional Certification
Learning Tree's comprehensive training and exam preparation guarantees that you will gain the knowledge and confidence to achieve professional certification and advance your career
Cancellation Policy
We require 16 calendar days notice to reschedule or cancel any registration. Failure to provide the required notification will result in 100% charge of the course. If a student does not attend a scheduled course without prior notification it will result in full forfeiture of the funds and no reschedule will be allowed. Within the required notification period, only student substitutions will be permitted. Reschedules are permitted at anytime with 16 or more calendar days notice. Enrollments must be rescheduled within six months of the cancel date or funds on account will be forfeited.
Training Location
Virtual - AnyWare Centre
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